Rozpravy o józe pro učitele i žáky – Mazánek Jiří (2024)

1. Now begins the study of yoga. 2. Yoga is the cessation (taming) of the fluctuations of the mind (citta). 3. Then the witness (drashta) abides in its own essence (svarupa). 4. If this is not the case, it identifies with the fluctuations of the mind. Patanjali, Yoga Sutras, Book 2 – Samadhi, Verses 1–4 ***** 64. However, listen once more to My most confidential words, the Words of Words, which I shall share with you for your benefit, because you are My beloved. 65. Think of Me, serve Me, sacrifice to Me, worship Me, and you will come to Me! I promise you this, for you are dear to Me. 66. Abandon all other duties and commandments, completely surrender to Me and follow Me! I want to free you from sin. Therefore, be of good cheer! 67. However, you must never reveal this teaching to one who is not disciplined, nor to one who does not serve Me, nor to one who is faithless! 68. But whoever, in the highest devotion to Me, shares this teaching with My chosen one, will undoubtedly come to Me. Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 18, Verses 64–68 ***** These profound verses of ancient Indian wisdom are an inspiration for most people in India. I have chosen them for you, the readers, yoga teachers, and all practitioners, as a creed for your entire life. And that is why I have also written this book, so that you understand that yoga is neither exercise nor...